It started with a Christmas party that changed everything. What I thought was anxiety turned out to be my first autistic shutdown; the moment that led me to discover I’m AuDHD. This is my story of late diagnosis, self-discovery, and learning that being different isn’t something to fix; it’s something to understand, accept, and advocate for.

UK personal trainer prices for 2026: in-person sessions typically cost £30–£50 per hour and online coaching £100–£250 per month. Here's what you actually get for your money.

After years of pushing through exhaustion, I hit burnout and had to relearn how to move my body with care instead of punishment. This is the story of how I rested my way back to strength, found joy in tiny steps, and rebuilt a sustainable, guilt-free relationship with exercise.

In this episode I explain why in-person presence mattered so much to how I supported anxious and neurodivergent gym-goers. It covers noticing overwhelm before it's voiced, and who gets left behind when coaching goes fully online. Since recording, my coaching has moved online, but the principles here still shape how I work.

Fitness isn’t about being perfect — it’s about finding what actually feels right for your brain and body. If the gym has ever felt overwhelming or “not made for you,” this blog breaks down a kinder, more neurodivergent-friendly way to approach movement.

Traditional gyms often fail neurodivergent people. But with a sensory-safe, flexible approach, fitness can finally feel doable. You don’t need confidence, perfect routines, or “discipline” to start. You just need a space that understands your brain and supports your body.